1. How to look after your mental health while self-isolating with COVID-19

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    Concerns over coronavirus (COVID-19) may cause you to feel worried, anxious, or scared. Read our tips to looking after your wellbeing when self-isolating.

  2. Public Surveys

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    This is the page for current surveys

  3. Healthwatch Brighton and Hove Chair steps down after 8 years

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    Healthwatch Brighton and Hove is searching for a successor to Fran McCabe, who currently leads the board and will be stepping down at the end of March after 8 years in the role. 

  4. Cervical Cancer Prevention Week

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  5. Join the week of COVID vaccination walk-ins 14-21 January

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    'A Week of Walk-ins' goes live across our communities from today 14th January 2022.

  6. Share your experience of NHS physical health services for children and young people in Sussex

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    Have your say on physical health services for children and young people across Sussex.

  7. Because we all care campaign - share your feedback with us

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    The "Because We All Care Campaign" jointly launched by the Care Quality Commission (CQC) and Healthwatch England has already encouraged more than 50,000 people to share their experiences. Share yours today

  8. What is The Accessible Information Standard, and what you can expect from services

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    The Accessible Information Standard is mandatory for all organisations that provide NHS or adult social care. Here’s some key information about the accessible communications you should expect from services.

  9. Staying Connected One Year On in the COVID-19 Pandemic - Care Home Webinar for Friends and Relatives of residents - 9th November 2021

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    On 9th November friends and relatives of care home residents met again to review the last 12 months including visiting relatives & the COVID vaccine. Health & social care representatives were on hand to provide wellbeing support to participants.

  10. Healthwatch Newsletter - Jan 2022

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    Welcome to our January 2022 Healthwatch newsletter. This includes information about our work, updates on health, social care and COVID-19.

  11. Hospital Discharge Wellbeing Project (HOPs) Update - April 2020 to Jan 2022

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    Our latest report on the HOPs project, which was started as part of the city's COVID-19 response - a collaboration between us, the council and the hospital trust.

  12. Healthwatch England's release their 2021 annual report!

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    Our nation’s health faces enormous challenges. Find out in the Annual Healtthwatch England's Report to Parliament how your feedback has helped NHS and social care services improve care and their plans for the future.

  13. Press Release 6th February 2022 - Brighton and Hove praised by Healthwatch England

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    Healthwatch England has published it's 2021/22 report and within that they commended our nationally recognised Hospital Discharge Project - for which we were short listed for an award. Read more.

  14. Cancer Plan - call for evidence. Share your views

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    The government has launched a call for evidence for the 10-Year Cancer Plan. Although descried as a call for evidence, much of it asks for people's views about priorities and their experiences. Share you views.

  15. Share your views on local Mental Health services

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    Share your views on a Mental Health & Housing Plan for the city

  16. Latest TV Interview with Directors Frances McCabe & Geoffrey Bowden

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    Latest TV’s Mark Walker chats to Frances McCabe (Chair) and Geoffery Bowden (Director) from Healthwatch Brighton and Hove to discuss a new position in the organisation, and a replacement for Frances when she steps down.

  17. NHS sets out Elective Recovery Plan

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    With a record six million people currently waiting for hospital treatment, the NHS has today set out a plan to address backlogs that built up during the Covid-19 pandemic and tackle long waiting lists for care. Read our response.

  18. NHS sets out Elective Recovery Plan

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    With a record six million people currently waiting for hospital treatment, the NHS has set out a plan to address backlogs that built up during the COVID-19 pandemic and tackle long waiting lists for care. Read Healthwatch England's response.

  19. Where to find LGBTQ+ support and resources

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    Resources for LGBTQ+ people

  20. Healthwatch helps Brighton patients campaign to increase GP access

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    Healthwatch supports New Larchwood patients to voice their concerns to the CCG & Practice about a reduced service forcing patients to travel on 2 buses to the alternative surgery. As a result, the Practice has promised to recruit staff & extend hours

  21. PRESS RELEASE: Victory for Brighton GP Surgery patients (17/2/22)

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    Patients registered with Coldean’s New Larchwood Surgery have managed to reverse last year’s decision by the Practice to reduce its hours and services.

  22. Take our LGBTQ+ health and social care survey

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    Healthwatch Brighton and Hove is working in partnership with Switchboard to deliver this project. The purpose of this survey is to understand LGBTQ+ people’s experiences of services such as GP surgeries, hospitals, and to improve feedback systems.

  23. Report: How to deliver personalised end of life care for LGBTQ+ patients (February 2022)

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    Today, Healthwatch has published a report which looks at how to deliver personalised end of life care for LGBTQ+ patients. The results are from a Healthwatch review of published literature. We have worked with our NHS Trust to examine our findings.

  24. Your Care, Your Way survey - Alternative fomats

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    So you can take part in our campaign Your Care, Your Way, we have created our survey in several alternative formats, including Easy Read.

  25. We are in the Argus news

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    Brighton patients succeed in reversing cuts to GP practice with the help of Healthwatch B&H

  26. Many NHS Trusts not supporting equal access to care for deaf and blind people

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    New research by Healthwatch England shows that many NHS trusts are not meeting their legal duty to help people with additional communication needs.

  27. What do the new government guidelines mean for COVID-19 testing?

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    COVID-19 testing rules have now changed across England. Find out the latest information on where to go to get tested, which test is most suitable for you, and what to do if you get a positive COVID-19 test result.

  28. New advice and support services to help people waiting for treatment in Sussex

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    A record six million people are currently waiting for hospital treatment. The NHS has set out a plan to address backlogs that built up during the COVID-19 pandemic and tackle long waiting lists for care.

  29. Healthwatch Newsletter - Feb 2022

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    Welcome to our February 2022 Healthwatch newsletter. This includes information about our work, updates on health, social care and COVID-19.

  30. International women's day

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  31. Young Healthwatch

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    Young Healthwatch is delivered by the YMCA DownsLink Group

  32. Lost for words – improving access to healthcare for ethnic minority communities

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    People with little or no English struggle at all points of their healthcare journey. Our new research shines a light on barriers and delays to care they often experience and calls for equal access for all.

  33. Decision Making & Prioritisation Policy

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    This is how we ensure that we make decisions in an open and transparent way.

  34. British public satisfaction with the NHS lowest in 25 years – our response

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    More people in England, Scotland and Wales are now dissatisfied (41%) with the NHS than are satisfied for the first time since 2002, according to a report from King’s Fund and Nuffield Trust.

  35. Report: Evaluation of Brighton and Hove’s Equipment & Adaptations Service

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    Our latest report highlights the views of service users and prescribers, of Brighton & Hove's Equipment and Adaptations Service.

  36. Report: Patient Opinion in East & Central Brighton Primary Care Network (PCN)

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    Our latest report looks at the how local residents feel about the services they received at the East and Central Brighton Primary Care Network.

  37. Healthwatch Newsletter - March 2022

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    Welcome to our March 2022 Healthwatch newsletter. This includes information about our work, updates on health, social care and COVID-19.

  38. What medical support are you entitled to if you’re new to the UK?

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    For new arrivals to the UK it can be confusing where to go if you need medical assistance. Here we outline your rights as a refugee, where you can access emergency help and how to register for a GP.

  39. The Ockenden review - our response

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    The Independent Review of Maternity Services at The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust, led by Donna Ockenden, has been published today. Read our response.

  40. Take part in our Mental Health & Accommodation survey

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    Have you ever had or are you currently experiencing mental health issues? Does this apply to a friend or family member? We would like to hear about any mental health support including in your accommodation.

  41. Sector Connector: Foundations for our future

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    Sector connector is a way for non-NHS organisations (the Sector) to engage and influence the Sussex Health and Care Partnership Mental Health Programme. The Sector Connector project has been developed over the last year by voluntary and community sector organisations across Sussex. Healthwatch in Sussex have agreed to coordinate, convene, and enable the project. The Project has been developed through the SHCP Mental Health Programme Board and it is within that governance structure that the Forums will exist and report.

  42. Where can I go to get help for my health out of hours?

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    Health issues unfortunately don't leave us alone at the weekend and people are often in need of medical assistance out of hours. Using NHS guidelines, we have provided some advice and information on where you can go for help when your GP is closed.

  43. Dementia Action Week 16 - 22 May 2022

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  44. Mental Health Awareness Week 9th to 15th May

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